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PAGE 16 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, May 3, 2016
VOTING RULES
HAVE CHANGED?
DID YOU KNOW
www.aec.gov.au 13 23 26
To learn more
Make your vote count this federal election.
At this year’s federal election, the way you vote
for the Senate has changed and it’s important
that you understand how to vote correctly.
On the large white Senate ballot paper, you can
choose to vote either above or below the line.
If you choose to vote above the line, you now need to number
at least 6 boxes. Put the number ‘1’ in the box for the party
or group that is your first choice, a ‘2’ for your second
choice and so on until you’ve numbered at least 6 boxes.
If you choose to vote below the line, you must
number at least 12 boxes, from 1 to 12, for individual
candidates in the order of your choice.
Voting for the House of Representatives has not changed.
On the green ballot paper, you must number every box,
starting with the number ‘1’ for your first choice, ‘2’ for your
second choice and so on until you have numbered every box.
‘How to vote’ instructions will be clearly displayed on your
ballot paper. Don’t worry if you make a mistake — just ask
for another ballot paper.
This federal election your vote will help shape Australia.
Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, 50 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra ACT.
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